We loved watching Simone Giertz prototype her Laundry Chair, a swivel-arm chair valet, a couple years ago. The piece went viral on Instagram.
Giertz recently bet that there was enough demand to start a Kickstarter for it, and boy, was she right: Her Laundry Chair campaign has racked up $750,000 in the few days since it launched.


To refresh your memory, Giertz observed the need for a place to toss clothes that are not dirty enough to launder, but not clean enough to go back in the drawer. Reasoning that most people simply use a chair for the task, she resolved to design one better suited to the purpose.
Thankfully, Giertz has not cheaped out on the materials, even though the piece is headed for production. The frame is solid hardwood. The upholstery isn't synthetic, but 100% cotton corduroy. The swivel mechanism relies on ball bearings.




There are still a few $899 Early Bird pledge slots available. The chair is expected to ship (flatpack, of course) in November.
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